Frog's Leap Chardonnay, Shale and stone 2021

The story of vintage 2021 was drought. On the heels of a very dry 2020, Napa Valley received only 11 inches of rainfall during the winter months—about one-third of our average rainfall. The small crop concentrated flavors across the board, and a mercifully event-free harvest meant that the wines retained fantastic balance and freshness. Intense flavors of lemon curd, white flowers, minerals, and gunpowder sit atop a tense, rich palate. This wine is simply delicious, and wants a bit of air to activate the full arc of aromas that it packs—don’t miss it!